In the cycling world, we call these courses criteriums. A real cycling distance race would never be on such a course.
This is a 26.2 mile criterium. It is not a road marathon, IMO.
And yes, criteriums are much more exciting for spectators.
In the cycling world, we call these courses criteriums. A real cycling distance race would never be on such a course.
This is a 26.2 mile criterium. It is not a road marathon, IMO.
And yes, criteriums are much more exciting for spectators.
LAMonster wrote:
Don't Go STL wrote:Is the course hilly at least to give it some tactical aspect?
Not really. Here is a good elevation chart.
http://findmymarathon.com/elevation.php?elevation=U.S.%20Olympic%20Marathon%20TrialsThe course does seem tight though with sharp turn arounds - 90/180 degrees.
http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/maps/showMap.asp?courseID=CA15078RS
Looks pretty dang hilly to me.